Fees
Cost matters when you’re deciding whether to start therapy, and you shouldn’t have to ask to find out. Everything is here: what sessions cost, how payment and insurance work, and what happens if you need to cancel.
First consultation
Free
15-minute call
50-minute session
$150
Individual therapy
80-minute session
$190
Individual therapy
There’s no HST on psychotherapy sessions, and no intake or administration fees. The fee you see is the fee you pay.
The 50-minute session is the standard length. The 80-minute session gives us more room when there’s a lot to hold, or when you’d like time to settle in without watching the clock. You’re welcome to move between the two as your needs change.
A free first call
Before you commit to anything, we talk for 15 minutes at no cost. You can ask me whatever you’d like, share as much or as little as you want about what’s bringing you here, and notice how it feels to talk with me. That last part matters because therapy asks for a lot of trust.
What your fee covers
The session is the part you see. Your fee also covers the time I spend preparing for it and reflecting on it afterward, secure record keeping, and the regular clinical supervision that supports my work with you.
Payment
Payment is due at the time of each session, by credit card or e-transfer. You’ll get a receipt by email after each one, ready to submit to your insurance plan.
Credit card
Through Jane, the secure platform I use for booking
Interac e-transfer
Sent to irina@innerfieldpsychotherapy.ca at the time of your session
Insurance and benefits
OHIP doesn’t cover psychotherapy in private practice. Some extended health plans do, and coverage varies a great deal from plan to plan, so it’s worth a quick call to yours before we start.
I don’t bill insurance companies directly. You pay for the session, then submit your receipt to your insurer for reimbursement.
Three questions to ask about your plan
Does it cover a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) working under clinical supervision?
How much does it cover each year?
Does it need a doctor's referral before it reimburses?
Psychotherapy fees may qualify as a medical expense on your income tax return. The CRA or a tax professional can tell you what applies to you.
Sliding scale
I keep a small number of sliding scale spots for people who want to do this work and find the full fee out of reach. If that’s you, please mention it on the consultation call, through my contact page, or by email at irina@innerfieldpsychotherapy.ca.
You don’t need to explain or justify your situation.
If those spots are full when you ask, I’ll tell you, and I can point you toward lower-cost options.
Cancelling or rescheduling
If you need to cancel or move a session, please let me know at least 24 hours ahead and there’s no charge. Sessions missed or cancelled with less notice are charged the full fee, because that time was held for you and can’t be offered to someone else. Insurance plans generally don’t reimburse missed sessions.
If something urgent comes up, please talk to me.
Common questions
How often would we meet?
Weekly or every two weeks is a common place to start, since regular sessions give the work some continuity. We’ll choose a rhythm that fits your needs and your budget, and we can adjust it as we go.
How long does therapy last?
There’s no fixed number of sessions and no commitment to a set length. We’ll check in regularly about how it’s going, and how long you continue is always your decision.
Do I need to be in Ontario?
Yes. I’m registered in Ontario, so you need to be physically in the province at the time of each session. Sessions are held by secure video.
If you have a question about fees that isn’t answered here, you’re welcome to reach me through my contact page or by email at irina@innerfieldpsychotherapy.ca. Otherwise, the consultation call is the place to start. You can book it online in a couple of minutes.